Explore the Family Name Engeldinger
The meaning of Engeldinger
German: 1. habitational name for someone from a place formerly named Engeldingen near Luxembourg. 2. patronymic from a shortening of the personal name Engelhard (see Engelhardt).
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How common is the last name Engeldinger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Engeldinger has seen a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010. Ranked as the 70,273rd most popular surname in the United States in 2000, it declined slightly by 0.8% to the 70,833rd position in 2010. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 260 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, a growth of 6.15%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,273 | #70,833 | -0.8% |
| Count | 260 | 276 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Engeldinger
On the subject of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Engeldinger identify as White. In fact, this ethnic identity experienced a slight increase from 96.92% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 2.17% of those with the surname Engeldinger identified as such. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races either maintained a zero presence or had their data suppressed for privacy throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.92% | 97.1% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |